Uranium Contamination in India's Groundwater: A Growing Concern

The 2025 Annual Ground Water Quality Report reveals that 13-15% of water samples across India show uranium contamination. Released by the Central Ground Water Board, the report highlights the need for regular monitoring and local mitigation measures to ensure drinking water safety in affected regions.

A recent report has unveiled troubling findings regarding groundwater quality in India. Released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025 highlights that 13 to 15 percent of collected water samples show uranium contamination, underscoring a growing environmental concern.

The Central Ground Water Board's report, based on samples from 2024, indicates that certain locations in India, particularly in northwestern states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, are witnessing uranium levels exceeding acceptable limits set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Geogenic factors and groundwater depletion are cited as major contributors to this contamination.

Activists are pushing for transparency, demanding the Delhi Jal Board ensure public access to recent water quality test reports. The report stresses the urgency for effective remediation strategies to combat the rise in uranium contamination, posing a risk to health and safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)